Latest iPad 2 Cases Show Two New Ports
The newest next-generation iPad case designs from Chinese accessory manufacturers show off two additional openings that haven't been seen before. The images above (via MIC Gadget and AppleInsider) reveal a left-upper slot and a top-middle slot that were not found on previously leaked designs.
A recent report from Engadget claimed that the new iPad will have an SD card slot. The most likely location for that seems to be the top-left (shown above) opposite the current volume buttons. Meanwhile, the top slot is more of a mystery, though the above articles both speculate that it could be the right size for a video output such as mini DisplayPort.
While it's hard to get excited over the growing number of case designs coming out of China, what struck our eye was that the two ports match up exactly to a leaked design document from December. Those images also have the distinction of being forcibly taken down upon legal demand, suggesting that there may have been some legitimacy to them.
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18 months ago
Mini DisplayPort O_o
That would certainly be a good, but interesting addition.
That would certainly be a good, but interesting addition.
18 months ago
I think the new iPad should be called Mega iPad with all the rumoured new features. :D
18 months ago
I doubt the minidisplayport - it's all about airplay, or at least some form of wireless transmission. I don't see Apple adding more physical connectors to any future products. I think wireless is the future - whether it's good or not.
Might be some mini/micro usb for some additional peripherals and accessories.
But it still puzzles me what Apple could do with a port on the "top" of the ipad. But I'm sure once we find out what it is we'll think it's really awesome.
Might be some mini/micro usb for some additional peripherals and accessories.
But it still puzzles me what Apple could do with a port on the "top" of the ipad. But I'm sure once we find out what it is we'll think it's really awesome.
18 months ago
I think the new iPad should be called Mega iPad with all the rumoured new features. :D
Even if only half of them are true, this is still 1 unhappy first gen iPad owner. We really did get screwed...
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